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1. In 2004, and after 25 seasons, I began the season without a team. I had already moved 13 times. Most teams wanted me for my lead-off hitting ability, and the fact that I could still steal bases. In 2004, I was still number one on the stolen base list with over 1400 thefts. Who am I?
2. In my 15 seasons in the Majors, I moved 10 times in my career, retiring in 2000. My brother Greg, also a pitcher, was still going strong with the Braves in 2003. My career win record was 39-37. Who am I?
3. I was a rookie in 1989 with the Cardinals, and played almost seven full seasons with them. Then it seemed that I didn't know where my next meal was coming from. After my time in St. Louis, I moved 11 times, including playing for the Yankees and Montreal in 2003. In 2004, I was with the Mets. I once hit 31 home runs for the Dodgers in 1997. My primary position was third base, but I played other positions in the infield. Who am I?
4. After playing for eight consecutive seasons with the Dodgers, and winning two National League batting crowns in 1962 and 1963, I then moved 11 more times in my career of 18 seasons. I even played for the Seattle Pilots in their only season of 1969. Who am I?
5. My knuckleball saw 10 moves in my 21 seasons. I was a 29 year old rookie in 1952 with the Giants, and was fourth in the MVP voting that season. As my age began to catch up with me, I turned from being a starter into a relief pitcher. I retired in 1972 with 143 wins, which was good enough for induction into the Hall of Fame. Who am I?
6. In 16 seasons I played for nine teams. Everyone wanted my bat. I made my name in Pittsburgh from 1986 to 1991, including two seasons in the top three voting for National League MVP. I also played with the White Sox, Mets, Orioles, Marlins, Dodgers, Braves, and then retired as a Cardinal in 2001. I smacked 287 home runs in my career. Who am I?
7. I began in the big leagues in 1994. Since my Colorado rookie year, I've moved eight times, including for the Giants, Indians, Dodgers, Braves, Orioles, Royals, Padres, and played for the Cubs in 2003. My bags are as wore out as my welcomes. Who am I?
8. In 2003, I played for my 10th team in 24 seasons. Most 'former' teams thought that my arm was gone, because I did not come through for some key games, including almost blowing the Dodgers' chance of winning the 1988 NLCS against the Mets. I was benched for their World Series, and the Dodgers won it from Oakland, four games to one. Who am I?
9. In 14 seasons I moved around nine times, including my 1967 rookie season with the Tigers. I was a Cy Young winner with the Dodgers in 1974. Three times in my career, I led the league in saves, and was the first pitcher to appear in 100 games in a season. Who am I?
10. I retired in 2001 after only 11 seasons. My first move to the big leagues was in 1990 with the Yankees. From there it was on to the Tigers in 1991. Then it was the Angels in 1995 and the Giants the following season. In 1996, I led the league by dishing out the most home runs. In 1997 with the Phillies, I led the league in most runs allowed. I finally retired as a Brewer in 2001. Who am I?
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